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Health Promotion International (HPI)
CLOSEDKampala, Uganda
Closing: Jul 14, 2024
1 day remainingPublished: Jul 3, 2024 (10 days ago)
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The Communications Lead will spearhead all the project’s internal and external communications and take lead in the coordination of project partners to ensure the effective implementation of communications strategies, media relations for the 10x project over the course of 3 years. The Communications Lead will extend support and create overall alignment between the communications resources in consortium partner organizations, Mastercard Foundation and Outbox.
Requirements
● Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
● At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in leading the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans.
● Experience in the use of communication tools and cloud-based technologies (e.g., MS Microsoft Office, social media, content management systems, web-based management systems).
● Experience in the use of social media and digital communication platforms.
● Proven skills in the production of communication products in a variety of formats such as publications and videos.
● In-depth knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, advertising, marketing and sales copy, and social media.
● Ability to draft clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form, specific skill in writing stories, and articles for print and electronic media.
● Proven experience in the management of events and coordination of contributions from partners and stakeholders
● Professional understanding of crisis management.
● Knowledge of industry best practices in project communication.
● Great project management skills, including time management, goal setting, multitasking and prioritization.
The Communications Lead will spearhead all the project’s internal and external communications and take lead in the coordination of project partners to ensure the effective implementation of communications strategies, media relations for the 10x project over the course of 3 years. The Communications Lead will extend support and create overall alignment between the communications resources in consortium partner organizations, Mastercard Foundation and Outbox.
Requirements
● Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field.
● At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in leading the formulation and implementation of internal and external communications and advocacy strategies and related plans.
● Experience in the use of communication tools and cloud-based technologies (e.g., MS Microsoft Office, social media, content management systems, web-based management systems).
● Experience in the use of social media and digital communication platforms.
● Proven skills in the production of communication products in a variety of formats such as publications and videos.
● In-depth knowledge of best writing and messaging practices for business correspondence, public relations, advertising, marketing and sales copy, and social media.
● Ability to draft clearly and concisely, ideas and concepts in written and oral form, specific skill in writing stories, and articles for print and electronic media.
● Proven experience in the management of events and coordination of contributions from partners and stakeholders
● Professional understanding of crisis management.
● Knowledge of industry best practices in project communication.
● Great project management skills, including time management, goal setting, multitasking and prioritization.
● Lead the development and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive communications and marketing strategy and program brand guidelines for the 10X program in collaboration with other consortium partners. Ensure that program communications are inclusive of young women, refugees, and persons with disabilities and are in alignment with the project objectives and timelines.
● Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies. Collaborate to set targets, monitor, and report on all tools and platform analytics on all content shared using both digital and traditional tools of marketing.
● In collaboration with the Digital Economy Practice Lead at Outbox, undertake communications budget planning and support with timely requisitions of financial requests.
● Coordinate with the Communications associate(s) on any administrative tasks to communications and outreach activities for the program internal and external events.
● Create and distribute project-related communications, including content for print, web, and social media, newsletters, reports, presentations, and other materials in collaboration with the Outbox Communications Lead and other in-house and consortium partner communications teams.
● Ensure that the Outbox website and all relevant program platforms (website and social media channels) are updated and maintained effectively.
● Write press releases and provide logistical support to communications and advocacy efforts and campaigns, e.g., by supporting the organization of roundtable discussions, press conferences, and other publicity events and providing inputs to briefing materials and press releases, as necessary.
● In coordination with consortium partner communication focal persons, draft press releases, articles, key messages, and other awareness materials in line with the program outputs. Oversee and support with coordination for approval of communications materials between and within the consortium partners & The Foundation.
● Maintain a centralized repository for project documentation & reference materials and ensure easy access for all team members. Such may include but not limited to event photos & videos, impact stories, newspaper articles etc.
● Ensure that all Outbox partners follow the branding guidelines.
● Research, compile, and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis and carry out electronic surveys to capture insights and feedback.
● Lead the documentation of impact stories in collaboration with consortium Impact Leads and Communication focal persons.
● Organize and lead partner events, meetings, workshops, and training and provide/ exchange information with partners, colleagues, and stakeholders.
● Ensure effective knowledge transfer within the team and across consortium partners by documenting processes, best practices, and lessons learned.
● Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members that directly report to you. This includes conducting performance evaluations and facilitating professional development opportunities for the project communications team.
● Develop and implement crisis communication plans as needed.
● Act as the primary point of contact for all communication-related issues during a crisis.
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